With the deadline for candidates to file their nomination papers to run in the Jan. 14 byelection for town council having elapsed on Friday, only two people—Todd Hamilton and Ken Perry—will be on the ballot.
Perry finished seventh in last November’s municipal election while Hamilton, a former councillor, was eighth.
Mail-in ballots will be used for the Jan. 14 byelection. A voter kit will be mailed to each elector the week of Dec. 18 using information on record.
If, at that time, an eligible voter will be receiving their mail at an address other than their local mailing one, they are asked to notify the town of the alternative address.
All electors also are encouraged to ensure their information on record with the town is accurate as to name, qualifying address, mailing address, etc. before noon on Friday (Dec. 7).
They are encouraged to visit the Civic Centre, Fort Frances Public Library, or Memorial Sports Centre to look up their voter information, and, if changes are necessary, contact the town as soon as possible.
Within the next day or two, voters also can check to see if they are included on the list by visiting the town’s website at www.fort-frances.com.